What does Preamble of AI DATA Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To authorize certain labor market data collection activities and to improve Federal measurement of the workforce impacts of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize labor market data collection and improve federal measurement of artificial intelligence's workforce impacts.

What does SHORT TITLE. of AI DATA Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Artificial Intelligence Data Authorization and Transparency Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of AI DATA Act do?

This section defines terms used within the legislation. “Artificial intelligence” is defined as the meaning given in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401). “Business Trends and Outlook Survey” refers to the recurring survey conducted by the Bureau of the Census to measure business conditions and expectations. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of Labor.

What does LABOR MARKET FLOW DATA COLLECTION. of AI DATA Act do?

This section amends Section 15(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act. The Secretary is required to conduct a monthly establishment survey regarding job openings, hiring, separations, and other labor market turnover measures. The survey data must be grouped by industry, occupation, and geographic area. The data collection should be sufficient to assess changes in labor demand related to technological change, including artificial intelligence and automation. The collected data will be disseminated monthly through the nationwide workforce and labor market information system.

What does TIME-USE AND LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION DATA COLLECTION. of AI DATA Act do?

This section amends the Wagner-Peyser Act to require the Secretary to conduct a recurring household survey. The survey will measure how individuals allocate time across various activities, including work, caregiving, and education. The survey must include measures to evaluate the use of digital tools and emerging technologies in the workplace. The Secretary is required to annually disseminate data collected from the survey to evaluate the impact of technological change, including artificial intelligence, on work patterns and labor force participation.

What does LONGITUDINAL LABOR MARKET DATA COLLECTION. of AI DATA Act do?

This section amends the Wagner-Peyser Act to require the Secretary to conduct longitudinal surveys of individuals. These surveys will assess employment, earnings, occupational mobility, education, training, and related outcomes. The Secretary will publicly report on these surveys annually. New survey cohorts will be initiated every 10 years to maintain representative data. The surveys must include measures to evaluate the long-term effects of technological change, including artificial intelligence, on earnings, job stability, retraining, and economic mobility.

What does ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKFORCE REPORTING THROUGH THE of AI DATA Act do?

This section requires the Director of the Census, in coordination with the Secretary and the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, to incorporate questions and analysis into the Business Trends and Outlook Survey to assess the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. The data collection will focus on AI adoption across industries and changes in hiring, separations, job openings, occupational demand, and business operations related to these technologies. The Director is required to publish the collected data quarterly. The authority granted by this section will expire 10 years after the Act's enactment.

What does REPORT ON THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE of AI DATA Act do?

This section mandates an annual report assessing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies on the U.S. workforce. The Secretaries of Labor and Commerce are responsible for publishing this report. The report will integrate data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other relevant federal sources. The report's contents will include analysis of hiring, separations, job openings, occupational demand, industry-level impacts, and broader workforce effects like earnings and training. The Secretaries can include other analyses deemed necessary to understand the scope and impact of AI on the labor market. The authority to produce this report will terminate 10 years after the Act's enactment.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of AI DATA Act do?

This section authorizes appropriations for carrying out the Act.

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AI DATA Act

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to conduct monthly surveys of establishments to track job openings, hiring, and separations, grouped by industry, occupation, and geographic area, to assess changes in labor demand related to artificial intelligence and automation.
The bill mandates a recurring household survey to measure how individuals allocate time across activities, including work and education, and to evaluate the impact of digital tools and artificial intelligence on work patterns and labor force participation.
The Director of the Census, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor and the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, will incorporate questions into the Business Trends and Outlook Survey to assess the adoption of artificial intelligence and related technologies across industries and publish the data quarterly.

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